When it comes to cleaning carpet, many people have trouble deciding how to go about it and have several questions such as, Should I clean it myself? What is safe to use to clean my carpets? and How should I clean my carpet? If youre just cleaning a carpet stain, youll want to use a different method, depending on the nature of the stain, than if you want to completely clean your carpet.
Step One: Rent a carpet shampooer: many grocery store chains carry them.
Step Two: Move all furniture in the room to expose all carpet. Do not clean your carpet around the furniture or youll be left with spots when you do move the furniture to move out or rearrange the room.
Step Three: Go through the carpeted rooms you want to clean and remove anything on the floor too large for the vacuum to pick up.
Step Four: Vacuum your carpet slowly to get rid of surface dirt and trash.
Step Five: If there are any stains on the carpet you want to pre-treat, do so with the carpet stain remover of your choice.
Step Six: Follow the directions included with the carpet shampooer and run it over the carpet.
Step Seven: Allow the carpet to dry fully before deciding to run the machine again.
Do-It-Yourself how to clean carpet including: stain, wax and gum removal.
Ehow shows a step-by-step breakdown of how to clean your carpet.
Carpet Cleaning Care offers a vast array of information about carpet cleaning, including advice on whether or not you should hire a professional to clean your carpet for you.
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The UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences Cooperative Extension Service offers extensive advice on how to clean and prevent mildew on carpets and rugs.
The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, shows the proper steps to take when cleaning mold from your home, including your carpet.
Green Seal offers a list of green cleaners you can use to clean your carpet without causing chemical harm to yourself or the environment.
Consumer Search offers a comprehensive list of steam cleaner reviews for those who want to clean their carpet themselves..
Jacobsen Rugs provides help for those who want to clean Oriental carpets and rugs.
